extending to tongue (in field green and grey rayon backing)
held in place by gilt crowned buttons
then transferred to the Canadian Corps Reinforcement Camp on the 14th
reverse illustrating the bust of French Marshal Ferdinand Foch surrounded by seven stars
still in cellophane bag as was delivered by the manufacturer
France, III Republic. A Medal Of Honour Of The French Life Saving Society, 1914 United Republic of extending to tongue (in field(Mdaille dHonneur de la Socit Franaise de Sauvetage). In silver, marked "ARGENT" (silver) on the edge, obverse illustrating a Greek goddess sitting at the base of a tree, her right arm extended and holding a wreath of laurel leaves in her right hand, the acropolis in the background, reverse engraved "Mme KUNTY 1914" with a beaded circle, surrounded by the inscription "SOCIT FRANAISE DE SAUVETAGE 1849", measuring 30. 7 mm (w) x 43. 5 mm (h) inclusive